In Haridwar, a man, identified as Satendra Rathi, was allegedly assaulted by police officers in front of his family as they were returning to Meerut after participating in Ganga Dussehra festivities on June 16. They stopped for water when police issued a challan. According to reports, Rathi objected, leading to a scuffle where police accused him of obstructing their duties, assaulting them, and displaying a firearm. A viral video captured part of the altercation, prompting widespread attention. However, Haridwar police, in a statement, refuted claims of brutality, asserting they acted amid heavy traffic and extreme heat. They registered a case against Rathi for assaulting officers but assured a humane approach by excluding his family from legal proceedings, citing his alleged traffic obstruction as the initial cause of the incident. Uttarakhand Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts at Factory in Haridwar, No Casualties Reported (Watch Video).

Man Allegedly Assaulted by Cops Over Challan in Haridwar

Haridwar Police Refutes Claim of Brutality

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